Pallottole D’aranci - Orange Balls
- 1/2 lb. fresh orange peels
- 1/4 lb. chopped mixed nuts
- 1/2 lb. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Use about six large oranges. Peel thickly with a sharp knife. Soak peels in cold water for 24 hours. Drain. Weigh peels. Place in saucepan; cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Cook about 10 minutes or until soft; drain.Chop orange peels fine; mix with sugar; cook slowly over low flame about 10 minutes or until a small quantity dropped into cold water forms a soft ball. Add vanilla; blend thoroughly. Remove from fire; cool; shape into small balls about the size of a small walnut. Roll in sugar; dip in finely chopped nuts.